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So you think you’re in contact with an angel? Here are the indicators magicians and spirit operators use to discern whether a spirit is truly angelic or deceptive since appearance alone isn’t reliable. Most people assume archangels are gentle beings who exist to comfort humans, validate their feelings, and shower them with affection. That isn’t how they are described in older magical texts. In traditional sources like Three Books of Occult Philosophy and other grimoires, angels and archangels are portrayed as agents of divine order and justice, not as beings who indulge human ego. Accounts of contact describe them as authoritative, assisting those who are actively doing their part, and correcting, challenging, or denying what is not in alignment. “They appear not as companions to delight thee, but as ministers of the will of God.” — John Dee Indicators of an authentic angelic or higher intelligence: • communication is direct, purposeful, and not excessive • no flattery, ego inflation, or focus on personal specialness • guidance emphasizes order, responsibility, and right action • responses may correct, challenge, or deny rather than affirm everything • consistency and clarity, not chaotic or contradictory messaging • encourages discipline, humility, and discernment, not dependence • Top indicator: outcomes: ordered results over time, clarity in guidance, and stability If an entity engages in the behaviors below, traditional texts would treat these as strong indicators of deception: • flattery • indulging someone’s ego • validating every belief someone holds • enabling wrongdoing • encouraging passivity or lack of responsibility • overly long, excessive, or rambling communication • contradictory or inconsistent messages over time • creating urgency or pressure • encouraging secrecy or isolation • frequent changes in identity or claims • declaring someone “chosen” or uniquely special • instructing someone to start movements or proclaim prophecies “If the spirit speak proudly, or flatter the operator, it is a sign of deceit.” — The Lesser Key of Solomon “Spirits delight to deceive the curious and the proud.” — Liber Juratus “The evil spirits promise great things and speak sweetly, yet their intention is to deceive.” — The Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage Interestingly enough, Agrippa ties much of this kind of deception specifically to spirits of the air. In his view, these intelligences are morally mixed rather than purely good or evil. He cautions they may help or warn, but can just as easily mislead, not always out of malice, but because of their volatile, perception-responsive nature. They can take forms that align with a person’s expectations, beliefs, or imagination. They may appear as lights, moving shapes in the air, sudden motion, or vivid inner imagery, and in some cases, even present themselves in forms that appear angelic. Air spirits can also be deceived themselves, as they operate in a changeable, impression based medium and are not omniscient, forming perceptions from shifting influences and making their visions and messages unreliable. “The spirits of the air are easily deceived, and deceive others, and mock men with false visions and divinations.” — Three Books of Occult Philosophy You can read these sources for free online through sites like Esoteric Archives and similar resources. Stay discerning out there 💜🫶⭐️

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